An Airbnb host allegedly submitted this AI-altered image of a blocked, overflowing toilet to support a claim for hundreds of dollars in cleaning and repair costs.

An Airbnb host is accused of using an AI-edited photo of an overflowing, blocked toilet to claim $1,000 from a guest.

According to a report by ABC News Australia , the dispute involves a French tourist who faced several claims from an Airbnb host, with the amounts adding up to thousands of dollars.

Two days after leaving the property, the tourist posted a one-star review following a disagreement over his checkout. The host subsequently submitted a damage claim to Airbnb requesting $1,244 ($1,755 AUD).

As evidence, the host submitted an invoice for $1,046 ($1,500 AUD) for “foreign object extraction” through Airbnb’s Resolution Center. The claim was accompanied by a photograph that appeared to show a blocked toilet with water spilling onto the bathroom floor.…